Assateague Island Beach or Fenwick Island Beach today?

Berlin, Maryland · Fenwick Island, Delaware — 28 km apart

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

95Assateague Island Beach vs 78Fenwick Island Beach

Assateague Island Beach today, 17 points ahead (95 vs 78). They are 28 km apart.

Which one, for what

ActivityAssateague Island BeachFenwick Island BeachBetter
Swimming 69 62 Assateague Island Beach
Families with kids 75 66 Assateague Island Beach
Walking & shelling 72 71 tie
Surfing 54 63 Fenwick Island Beach

Conditions side by side

NowAssateague Island BeachFenwick Island Beach
Water temperature68°F67°F
Wave height1.8 ft3.1 ft
Air temperature57°F58°F
Wind5 mph6 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 7:49 AMHigh 9:47 AM

Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.

Frequently asked questions

Should I go to Assateague Island Beach or Fenwick Island Beach today?

Assateague Island Beach, on today's conditions — 95 against 78.

How far apart are Assateague Island Beach and Fenwick Island Beach?

About 28 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Assateague Island Beach or Fenwick Island Beach?

Assateague Island Beach today — 75 against 66 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.